A/C Gas Conservation
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hmm..just wondering. normally i always drive around with the windows open. i do this because the weather is always great in san diego and i thought came to me. i save gas by not using the air conditioner. But how much exactly am i saving? is it a significant amount?
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Believe it or not, most newer cars get better highway mileage with the A/C on.. This is because your driving with the windows up making for better aerodynamics.. City driving with the windows down should really make little difference..
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You will use more fuel with your windows down due to the aero drag...But You will use even more fuel with the A/C on due to the energy required to run the compressor....I heard 5% for windows down and like 10-15% for the AC...anyone know if that's true???
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Originally posted by DumbGenius
Driving on the highway with windows up and A/C on will use less fuel than with windowns down and A/C off.
Driving on the highway with windows up and A/C on will use less fuel than with windowns down and A/C off.
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